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Border Police storm criminal compound in Kfar Kanna

The officers carried out a targeted arrest of three suspects in Kfar Kanna. A handgun and a large quantity of ammunition were seized from the compound, along with significant amounts of drugs.

Border Police storm criminal compound in Kfar Kanna

In front of his son:

Horrific murder in Bnei Brak synagogue

An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.

Horrific murder in Bnei Brak synagogue

Police commissioner orders officers to detain draft dodgers

A new police directive orders officers to detain draft dodgers until Military Police arrive, drawing fierce criticism from Shas.

Police commissioner orders officers to detain draft dodgers

Burglary ring disguised as haredim caught

Jerusalem District police arrest ring of burglars, discovering jewelry, silver items - and religious clothing.

Burglary ring disguised as haredim caught

Police to pay thousands for unlawful search

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered the Israel Police to pay a Jerusalem couple NIS 10,000 after officers conducted an unlawful search and seriously violated their privacy.

Police to pay thousands for unlawful search

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Policemen shocked to find 8 people in Kia Picanto

Jerusalem District Police Department officers stopped a Kia Picanto vehicle for inspection that appeared unusually loaded. The officers were surprised to discover eight passengers inside.

Policemen shocked to find 8 people in Kia Picanto

End To Skunk Trucks:

Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.

Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

Wrong-way relic

Police shocked by age of wrong-way driver

A driver who drove the wrong way on a highway in northern Israel was caught after colliding with another car and was found to have been born only shortly after the invention of the automobile.

Police shocked by age of wrong-way driver

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

Footage shows two suspects approaching fence, and throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at Route 60 in Gush Etzion.

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

Absurd:

Temple Mount to remain closed to Jews on Jerusalem Day?

Ministers and MKs demand police open Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, 'Open the Mount and strengthen sovereignty - that is the proper response to the flood of Al-Aqsa incitement.'

Temple Mount to remain closed to Jews on Jerusalem Day?

Security cameras follow thief from home to gas station robbery

Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'

Security cameras follow thief from home to gas station robbery

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

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Teen firebomb cell from Bethlehem caught

Three terrorists from Bethlehem rented scooters, rode them to a wall overlooking a main highway, and threw Molotov cocktails and rocks toward Israeli vehicles.

Teen firebomb cell from Bethlehem caught

'Not Normal? Leave!':

Ben-Gvir clashes with residents in Jaffa

Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.

Ben-Gvir clashes with residents in Jaffa

Student arrested with handgun in backpack

A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.

Student arrested with handgun in backpack

Hundreds attempt to enter Meron without authorization

Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.

Hundreds attempt to enter Meron without authorization

Police investigating

Watch: Shocking acts of looting at accident scene

Attorney demands investigation after suspects allegedly looted injured victims at a Jerusalem crash scene, as police reopen the case for review.

Watch: Shocking acts of looting at accident scene

Jerusalem:

Three minors arrested for stone-throwing attack on buses

Border Police officers arrest three terrorists, residents of Issawiya, who threw stones at public transportation in Jerusalem, causing damage to buses.

Three minors arrested for stone-throwing attack on buses

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

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Tried to flee from the police and were arrested

As part of a large-scale operation against dangerous driving, Border Police and Central District police officers arrested five suspects who attempted to flee.

Tried to flee from the police and were arrested

Police report:

Binyamin Regional Council is one of the safest in Israel

Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.

Binyamin Regional Council is one of the safest in Israel

Suspect arrested for assault on Jerusalem nun

A video showing a Jewish man knocking a French nun to the ground in Jerusalem has sparked an uproar and a series of condemnations across the Christian world.

Suspect arrested for assault on Jerusalem nun

This is how a plan to attack IDF soldiers was revealed

Mohammed Abu al-Ghani, Israeli Arab suspected of swearing allegiance to ISIS, planning terror attack, is indicted.

This is how a plan to attack IDF soldiers was revealed

Palestinian couple exposed after 20 years with stolen identity

A covert investigation uncovered a Palestinian Arab couple who led double lives under an Israeli identity for over 20 years. They are suspected of fraud and receiving state funds.

Palestinian couple exposed after 20 years with stolen identity

Protests, roadblocks, clashes following arrest of draft evaders

Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.

Protests, roadblocks, clashes following arrest of draft evaders

Police arrest attackers of haredi soldier and his friends

Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.

Police arrest attackers of haredi soldier and his friends

Following brutal murder:

War declared on youth gangs

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.

War declared on youth gangs

Police Chase:

Driver crashes while fleeing arrest

Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.

Driver crashes while fleeing arrest

'I'll eliminate you'

Doctor arrested for threatening journalist

Following a covert investigation, police arrested a 40-year-old doctor at a central Israeli medical institution who made death threats against Mohammad Magadli.

Doctor arrested for threatening journalist

7 minors arrested on suspicion of murder on Independence Day Eve

The suspects turned off their phones after the killing, were not at their registered addresses, and took other steps that made law enforcement describe them as 'acting like seasoned criminals.'

7 minors arrested on suspicion of murder on Independence Day Eve

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Body-camera footage:

Drunk driver arrested for third time

During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.

Drunk driver arrested for third time

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

Meron pilgrimage at risk?

The Israel Police announced that, at this stage, no approval will be given for holding the annual pilgrimage on Lag BaOmer due to serious delays in safety work at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Meron pilgrimage at risk?

Domestic violence:

Merav Edri stabbed to death in her Be'er Sheva home

Meirav Edri (40) was stabbed to death, suspected to have been by her partner, who also stabbed and seriously injured her 9-year-old son from her previous marriage.

Merav Edri stabbed to death in her Be'er Sheva home

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

Court curbs Ben-Gvir powers in major ruling

The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.

Court curbs Ben-Gvir powers in major ruling

Shocking Cyberbullying:

Funeral notices posted for 13-year-old boy

A 13-year-old became the target of an extreme online boycott that included a fake "obituary notice" and an abusive TikTok page. Police visited the school to provide public support for the boy.

Funeral notices posted for 13-year-old boy

'He just wanted to drive a bit'

Officers were shocked: The driver was 10

Police prevented a potential disaster after stopping a vehicle driven by a 10-year-old, with his father and a toddler inside, none wearing seatbelts.

Officers were shocked: The driver was 10

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

Bad example:

Instructor and student caught on phones during driving lesson

Police recorded a driving instructor and his student using their phones while driving. The driver was fined.

Instructor and student caught on phones during driving lesson

Breakthrough:

Four arrested in the murder of teenager Evyatar Azarzar

Police arrest four suspects, some known to the police, in the murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar, six years after he was shot and killed.

Four arrested in the murder of teenager Evyatar Azarzar

Lahav 433 officier investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

A superintendent (Deputy Commissioner-rank) officer in the Lahav 433 unit was questioned under caution by the Department of Internal Police Investigations on suspicion of sexual harassment and committing an indecent act against a female officer.

Lahav 433 officier investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot killed in a fatal accident

Border Police officer Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot, 25, from Sderot, was killed after his vehicle crashed into a guardrail on Highway 25 in the Negev. Two additional injured individuals were evacuated in critical and moderate condition.

Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot killed in a fatal accident

New development in case of murdered teen

Police reported a development in the investigation into the 2019 murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar. Azarzar was found dead in a pit in an open area near the Morasha junction.

New development in case of murdered teen

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

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Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof

During a nighttime operation by the Northern District and Border Police, ten undocumented infiltrators hiding on the roof of a building under construction were arrested.

Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof

Iranian spy in the capital:

Tehran enlisted young Jerusalemite to collect intelligence

A 21-year-old Jerusalem resident allegedly recruited by Iranian intelligence carried out surveillance tasks for payment, prompting a joint Shin Bet and police investigation.

Tehran enlisted young Jerusalemite to collect intelligence

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Teens rescued from Judean Desert ravine

Police helicopter and Fire and Rescue Service unit rescue three teens who got stuck in a ravine near Metzoke Dragot in the Judean Desert.

Teens rescued from Judean Desert ravine

While public is banned:

Outrage after convicted leader allowed to pray at Western Wall

As thousands of worshippers are blocked from entering Western Wall Plaza due to Home Front Command guidelines, police allow 'Shuvu Banim' leader Eliezer Berland special access to Judaism's holiest site.

Outrage after convicted leader allowed to pray at Western Wall

Police request approval to open Western Wall and Temple Mount

Police presented a plan to the Supreme Court to allow worshippers into the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in small groups of up to 150 people, with immediate evacuation in the event of an alert.

Police request approval to open Western Wall and Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir:

'Supreme Court is showing political bias'

The National Security Minister attacked the approval of the demonstration in Tel Aviv during the war and noted that the police submitted their response before the start of Shabbat, contrary to the judges' claims.

'Supreme Court is showing political bias'

Violent clashes break out at Jerusalem Draft Office

Dozens of violent protesters attempt to break security barriers, hurl objects at security forces; policewoman attacked by protester.

Violent clashes break out at Jerusalem Draft Office

Court rules Passover sacrifice attempts a legitimate protest

Judge Shmuel Herbst in his decision reviewed the importance of the commandment of the Passover offering and declared that there were no grounds for an extended order removing those attempting it from the city.

Court rules Passover sacrifice attempts a legitimate protest

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

A Bnei Brak mohel is under investigation for negligent homicide after an infant he circumcised two weeks earlier passed away from an infection.

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

'I didn't do anything'

Watch: Terrorist who stabbed Religious Council chief arrested

Police release footage of the arrest of the 20-year-old terrorist who stabbed Ramat Gan Religious Council Chairman Gedalyahu Ben Shimon, wounding him severely.

Watch: Terrorist who stabbed Religious Council chief arrested

Indictment filed against terrorist who stabbed MK in Ramat Gan

20-year-old terrorist from Jatt to be charged with attempted murder after seriously injuring Ramat Gan’s religious council chairman in a stabbing attack.

Indictment filed against terrorist who stabbed MK in Ramat Gan

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel Police approve a limited prayer framework at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in coordination with the Latin Patriarch, following incident in which Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the site under wartime restrictions.

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Police determine:

Yehuda Sherman was murdered in a terror attack

Police confirm 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman was killed in a deliberate car ramming attack in Samaria, after suspect confessed and reenacted the act.

Yehuda Sherman was murdered in a terror attack